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122 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HJ, Scotland
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Butler's Guest House
Ranked #20 of 87 Aberdeen B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A good quality B&B with lovely breakfast & friendly owners”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2010
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I've stayed here a couple of times on business, after getting a bit bored with the more expensive chain hotels that are proliferating in Aberdeen - and have been very happy with it. It's a small (six rooms if I remember correctly) place on a quiet street about five minutes' walk from Aberdeen station and the main shopping areas. All the rooms except two are ensuite (the management offer the ones that aren't ensuite when the others are full, at rock bottom prices), and they have pretty much what you'd expect - tea making facilities, alarm clocks, etc. The bathrooms are small - but on both visits they've been spotlessly clean and with plenty of hot water, bathrobes and the like all included of course.

There's digital TV and free wireless internet that actually works, as well as a computer on the first floor for guests to use. The owners obviously put a lot of effort into running this business, and are very friendly and helpful, which is part of what makes this guest house stand out from the crowd - both times I have stayed here the breakfast has been very well prepared and with a surprisingly wide choice (including some quite local specialities). I'd recommend this as a good place to stay if you're after a friendly bed and breakfast that delivers a bit more than you'd expect, and am likely to return myself.

One thing to flag is that this is a central location and there's no back yard car park - so unless there's room on the streets, anyone driving would probably want to park in the multistory car park south of the station, which is about a block to the north (and which has plenty of space).

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bruxelles
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A decent place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2008

We stayed there for one night and had quite a pleasant stay. Do not expect too much from it, but its a decent place. The room was just enough for the two of us and the bathroom was pretty good. We were late 15 minutes checking out and had to be reminded to vacate the room.

  • Stayed August 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Great location, lovely people, decent room”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2008
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This is a very nice B&B near the heart of Aberdeen. Parking is a little troublesome as a result - there is on-street parking around the B&B although you have to pay & display after 6pm and before 8am.

The room itself was very clean and as one would expect really. It is worth noting though that the room we had, an ensuite double, has the shower separate to the toilet and sink, so if you don't want to be seen in the nuddy by your partner, this my not be the room for you!!!

The owner, Sheena, was lovely. She mad us a fantastic breakfast and was very helpful in helping us decide where to go and visit, etc. So the service was top notch.

  • Liked — Sheena! She was lovely.
  • Disliked — The parking (or lack of). However, this is due to the central location of the B&B.
  • Stayed June 2008, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Brilliant service at Butler's”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2007
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I stayed at this great guesthouse for five nights in April. The owners were so helpful with everything, breakfasts were lovely (the fresch fruit and berries, yum!), rooms well-equipped with a bathrobe, tea-kettle and biscuits, and everything so nice and tidy. And so handy to have internet access in the house! It's very central as well, close to Union Street and e.g. Cinnamon, one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to. I would love to come again!
Only minus somewhat noisy in the street at the weekend, but then I'm an easy sleeper!

Liselott, Finland

  • Liked — Service and centrality
  • Disliked — Noise in the street
  • Stayed April 2007, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A real gem, and internet access too!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2007
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I'm writing this review from Butler's, thanks to the fact they offer internet access (even a guest computer if you don't have your laptop.)
This place is a real find, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting Aberdeen. Situated right in the heart of the city, just blocks from Union Street and all it's attractions, it is within walking distance of all the major sights.
One of the cleanest guest-houses I've every stayed at, with excellent facilities - even a fluffy bathrobe.
The owners could not do enough to welcome and assist me, and appear to genuinely enjoy receiving guests into their lovely, well-cared for home.

  • Liked — Cleanliness, friendly hosts
  • Stayed January 2007, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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122 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HJ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR2,173 - 4,347

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